"Well, there's one more. Of course, this one is mainly aimed at ourselves, and that is to set up two huge ambush circles for the little devils. Now, in the vicinity of the two divisions, we have one brigade each, and if we calculate the six infantry regiments that each military district can provide, we have a total strength of less than 20,000 troops. In terms of numbers, we do not have any advantage over the army. Therefore, we must secretly increase troops to two places in the shortest possible time..."Liu Hua said with certainty.

"Commander, you assign the task, I'll take notes..."The political commissar nodded and said.

"Order the three brigades of the column, the three regiments of the heavy artillery brigade, the three regiments of the air defense brigade, and one battalion of the armored brigade to secretly reinforce the second division of the plateau, and in all the battles of the second division, there will be a unified command of the plateau. The command guard brigade, the fourth regiment of the heavy artillery brigade, the fourth regiment of the air defense brigade, and one battalion of the armored brigade were ordered to secretly reinforce Wang Nanhu's Third Army Division, and all battles in the third division would be under the unified command of Wang Nanhu. In addition, the military region command is only responsible for intermediate coordination and does not participate in specific military commands...."Liu Hua did not hesitate and said what he thought in his heart.

"Commander, a military division has assembled at least 12 infantry regiments and a large amount of heavy firepower, and as long as the terrain is suitable and there is no disturbance from the military aircraft, we are fully capable of eating one of his divisions. Even if you can't eat it completely, you can eat most of it. Commander, after listening to your words, I am full of confidence in the whole campaign. After recording Liu Hua's order, the chief of staff couldn't help but say with excitement on his face.

"Well, that's what I thought, too. This time, if we want to fight, we will completely hurt the little devils, let them know that we reading teachers are not easy to bully, let them go as far as they can in the future...."Liu Hua ordered with confidence on his face.

"The commander said it well ... For several years since the start of the war, it has always been a field division of the [***] team that is afraid of little devils. This time, we will let the little devil hear that we are reading the force in the future, and his legs will be weak and he will not be able to fight..."Luo Ronghuan, the political commissar who has completely integrated into the reading force, did not have any modesty, and said affirmatively. From his face, you can see how excited he is at this moment.

"Commissar, chief of staff ... In order to better confuse the little devils, this battle will be handed over to the two of you. If there is nothing important, don't report it to me, you can decide for yourself. Again, as I just said, this time, we must delegate power as much as possible, let the two commanders practice well, and prepare for our study division to march into the northeast in the future and train more military talents. Looking at the two partners in front of him with confident faces, Commander Liu Hua nodded and ordered.

"Commander, I understand, you can relax. You can also take advantage of this time to take a good rest here. Perhaps after this battle, the reinforcements of the Yue army also arrived in Shanxi. When the time comes, we will be busy again..."Political Commissar Luo Ronghuan nodded approvingly and said.

"Okay, I'll listen to the commissar. Take a good rest during this time, and by the way, think about the future development direction of our reading division and the military region...."Liu Hua nodded, and did not refuse the kindness of the political commissar....

"Alright, Commander, let's go and make specific arrangements for this battle now. Give the little devils two field divisions, and prepare two graves for them at the edge of the base area...."

With the departure of the commissar, the chief of staff. The guard battalion directly under the headquarters immediately arranged a company of guard forces around the ward of Commander Liu Hua under the command of the political commissar, responsible for protecting the safety of the commander. He also claimed that the commander was seriously injured at this time because he was assassinated by the army. As for the command of the units under the entire military region, the political commissar will temporarily take over... Of course, these external claims are only aimed at ordinary people, commanders and fighters, and a small number of puppet army spies in Shanxi Province. For those commanders at and above the regimental level who do not have any problems, they clearly know that the commanders at this time are in their own wards, indulging in a huge battle.

Luo Ronghuan, political commissar who took over the command of the units under the entire military region, immediately issued orders to the second and third military subdivisions for the large-scale transfer of various units. At the same time, several elite troops who needed to be mobilized also began to rush to the battlefield carefully arranged for them by the base headquarters under the sound of the political commissar's order.

As a result, large-scale military movements began in the entire northern and eastern Shanxi provinces. And the entire military movement has created a very good illusion for the intelligence personnel in various parts of the army. With the commander Liu Hua seriously injured and in a coma, Luo Ronghuan, the political commissar who was a reader, began to follow his own ideas. Large-scale mobilization of troops, preventing possible changes in the troops of the entire military district ....

Of course, with the movements of various garrison units in Taiyuan City and the movement of troops. One piece of news began to spread to the hands of General Okamura Ningji, commander of the Supreme Command of the North China Garrison, through the pseudo-intelligence agents who were hiding in various parts of Shanxi.

"Chief of Staff, what do you think of the information we have received, is it true that the commander of the Reading Division of the Eighth Route Army is really seriously injured and unconscious as their headquarters said?" After reading some of the information in his hand, Commander Okamura Ninji frowned and asked the chief of staff in front of him.

"Hi Commander, you can't make a final decision based on the words of the Reading Division Command alone. After all, the Eighth Route Army has always been a very cunning force. I think we need to wait and see what happens. The most important thing is that our intelligence agency, which is hidden in Taiyuan, has not yet called us back, so we cannot jump to conclusions yet...."The chief of staff analyzed with certainty.

"Yo Xi, I think so too... Now, though, I'm very much looking forward to the results. Because, as long as this information is true, then this matter is a very demoralizing thing for the Chinese and for the entire Eighth Route Army. What's more, after the Eighth Route Army's Reading Force Division loses its soul commander, there will definitely be a temporary chaos, and at that time, it will be the time when our Imperial Army will show its ambitions..."Commander Okamura Ninji nodded and replied.

"Hi, Your Excellency Commander...."

However, just as the chief of staff had finished speaking, the door to the commander's office was pushed open again. The head of the intelligence department of the headquarters, holding a telegram he had just received, rushed into Okamura Ninji's room with excitement on his face. And the telegram in his hand was a false piece of information sent to the army by the intelligence department of the reading division with the seized radio station and password.

"Bageyalu, what the hell is going on, I am so panicked that I have forgotten the minimum military appearance as a senior officer...."Looking at the hurried Osa's officer, the commander Okamura Ningji, who was anxiously waiting, couldn't help but frown and scolded.

"Hi... Your Excellency, I will pay attention next time....Your Excellency, I have just received good news here. Just now, a telegram came from the Taiyuan Intelligence Station, confirming that Liu Hua, the commander of the Reading Division, was seriously injured by the fire in the attack of Yimu Shaozuo, and until now, he has been unconscious in the hospital...."The director of the intelligence department quickly stated the purpose of his hurried rush in.

"Nani, this information is true... Quick, send me the telegram immediately..."Okamura Ningji, as a general, although he was constantly suppressing the excitement in his heart. However, after hearing the news, the excitement on the whole face was still manifested for the first time.

"Hi, Your Excellency Commander..."Seeing the commander in front of him with an excited face, the Director of Intelligence couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. At the same time, he hurriedly handed the telegram in his hand to the commander.

"Yo Xi, Ichiki Shaozo deserves to be the warrior of the Empire. Even when he was dying, he did not forget to make his last contribution to the empire. Very well, Chief of Staff, now we can almost confirm that the Soul Commander of the Reading Force has been assassinated by our secret service and is now unconscious...what do you think we should do now? After reading the telegram in his hand, Commander Okamura Ninji couldn't help but open his mouth in appreciation, and at the same time, cast a questioning look at the chief of staff in front of him.

"Your Excellency, I think we must now seize this favorable opportunity and order the two elite divisions on the front line to prepare for the attack immediately. As long as there is any change in the troops of the Eighth Route Army on the front line and facing us, we can immediately launch a fierce attack. With his most fierce attack, he quickly broke through the defense line built by the Eighth Route Army and went straight to Taiyuan City...."The chief of staff pointed to a huge map of North China on the wall, and affirmed his suggestion.

"Yo Xi, the whole idea is very good... If the timing of the attack is right, it will be a matter of time before we enter Shanxi. At the same time, Taiyuan will also be trampled under our feet at the smallest cost...."Looking at the map in front of you. Senior General Okamura Ninji nodded with a smile on his face and said.

"Hi, please give the battle order, Your Excellency the Commander... This time, we must avenge the Taiyuan Campaign, recapture Taiyuan City from the hands of the Eighth Route Army's Reading Division, kill and wound the living force of the Reading Division as much as possible, and avenge the fallen imperial warriors." The chief of staff replied with a hint of excitement in his eyes and a confident face.

"Very good, now I order, order the 14th Division and the 20th Division of the North China Garrison. Start preparing for battle right away and get ready for battle. After waiting for the command to attack, at the first time, launch an attack on the current position of the Eighth Route Army's Reading Division. At the same time, in the shortest possible time, occupy its positions. Then he drove straight in, directly launched an attack on Taiyuan City, and recaptured the entire Taiyuan City. The commander, Admiral Okamura Ninji, ordered with the same confidence on his face.

"Hey—" replied the chief of staff aloud as he recorded the order.

"Ordered the aerial reconnaissance planes to strengthen the aerial reconnaissance of Shanxi Province, and it is necessary to find out the specific situation of the movement of various units of the Eighth Route Army in Shanxi Province, and report to the headquarters immediately if there is any abnormal movement. At the same time, all aviation units in North China are immediately ready to participate in the war at any time. When you get the order, immediately go into battle and provide strong support to the ground forces......," Okamura then ordered.

"Hey, Your Excellency the Light Commander, don't worry, I'll go and deliver the order right away?" The Chief of Staff closed the folder in his hand and replied loudly.

"Wait a minute, Chief of Staff, for such a big battle, we must report to the General Staff Headquarters and get domestic consent. Therefore, at the same time as you give the order, you will report our deployment to the General Staff Headquarters in the form of a telegram, and request certain tactical guidance from the General Staff Headquarters...."Looking at the chief of staff who wanted to leave, Okamura Ninji hurriedly said.

"Hey, Your Excellency Commander Light, don't worry, I understand..." After listening to the order of the commander in front of him, the chief of staff understood what the commander in front of him meant. As for the reason for reporting to the General Staff Headquarters, the reason is very simple. That is, if this battle is ultimately lost, the entire North China Garrison Command will not bear much responsibility... This is the commander relieving himself of the pressure.

"Yo Xi, it's very good, you go and give the order right away...."Commander Okamura Ninji nodded.

And just when the two field divisions of the Japanese army, under the orders of the headquarters, began to enter the preparation for war. The two elite infantry brigades of the directly subordinate column that confronted the Yue army were also under the supervision of the Yue army's reconnaissance planes, leaving a small number of troops to hold their positions, and the large force began to retreat in the direction where Taiyuan City was located... However, this is just an illusion seen by the military plane. Because, two elite infantry brigades, during the day, carried out an open retreat. However, as soon as the evening came, under the cover of night, they began to assemble towards the grave prepared for the army. As for the two infantry brigades that marched toward Taiyuan with a swagger every day under the surveillance of the Syrian military planes, they were disguised by local militia units under the orders of the sub-divisions, and the purpose was to evade the reconnaissance of the Japanese military planes.

At the same time, the various troops that reinforced the two battlefields from Taiyuan City also traveled day and night, quickly reinforcing the predetermined battlefield. Two huge ambush circles carefully prepared for the Yue army began to slowly form in the north and east of Jin. Of course, the entire layout of the two field divisions and regiments of the Yue Army took place without the knowledge of the Yue Army.

On the fourth day after Commander Liu Hua was wounded, two telegrams were sent from the Second and Third Military Divisions to the Military Region Headquarters in Taiyuan City. At the same time as receiving the telegram, the political commissar and the chief of staff also came to the ward where Liu Hua was located as soon as possible, and told Liu Hua, who was also anxiously waiting, the good news.

"Commander, Commander Wang and Commander Gao have sent a telegram, and the two huge ambush circles have been completed. At the same time, all heavy weapons, thanks to the efforts of the fighters, have been fully arranged. As long as the little devil of the two divisions enters the ambush circle, even if he does not die, he will have to take off a layer of skin. Seeing the commander in front of him, the chief of staff said with excitement on his face.

"Chief of Staff, Commissar, don't lose my appetite. Tell me about the specific deployment of the two commanders. You don't know, this is the first time I've let go like this, leaving such a big battle to my subordinates to complete..."After listening to the words of the chief of staff, Commander Liu Hua's heart not only did not relax, but became even more anxious.

"Yes, Commander, let's first take a look at the layout of the plateau of the Second Army Division, this is a military map of northern Jin, and Commander Gao chose the entire battlefield of ambush warfare here, Niujin Mountain. The entire Niujin Mountain area is within a radius of dozens of miles, and if the army wants to go straight to Taiyuan City from its own station in the shortest possible time, this is the way he must pass. The entire highway, with a total of more than a dozen kilometers of sections, is concentrated in this mountainous area. When the time comes, as long as the entire division of the Japanese army is blocked in this section of the road, they will be boiled ducks in our hands. When the time comes, we can eat as much as we want. Chief of Staff Li Qing said confidently, obviously, very satisfied with the layout of the plateau.

"Well, the terrain here is indeed very suitable for launching such a large-scale ambush war. The terrain was chosen here, and I couldn't agree more. Also, what is the troop configuration of the plateau? It was only at this time that Commander Liu Hua's frowning brows slowly relaxed, and his nervous heart relaxed a lot.

"Commander, it's like this, Commander Gao is here, and there are more than 25,000 people in 12 infantry regiments and more than 2,000 people in one cavalry regiment. Three artillery regiments, a total of 75 guns, with a caliber of more than 75 mm of various guns. Two air defense regiments are sufficient to guard against possible air strikes by the Chinese army, and one armored battalion has nine tanks and a total strength of more than 34,000 troops. When the time comes, if the army does not have air support, we will have a certain advantage in terms of strength and firepower..."Chief of Staff Li Qing pointed to the map in front of him and continued to introduce.

"Good, good, such a large force, so much heavy firepower, plus favorable terrain. I believe that the 20th Division of the Chinese Army on the other side of the plateau will certainly not escape the result of being surrounded and annihilated by the plateau. Chief of Staff, call Gao Yuan back immediately, completely agree with his battle plan, and ask him to let me go, don't have any worries, even if I run out of troops, I'll give him a supplement..."Commander Liu Hua ordered loudly while being excited.

"Yes, Commander, I'll call you back in a moment... Let me first introduce to you the specific arrangements of Commander Wang Nanhu of the Third Army Division. Because of the limitations of the terrain, there is basically no favorable terrain to be found in the vast area from the garrison to Taiyuan, and a field division of the Yue army can be served in one pot. Therefore, Commander Wang Nanhu adopted a different method of operation, that is, to block the attack step by step, and in the in-depth blocking battle, he constantly consumed the effective strength of the army. In the end, in the Baitashang area, all the remaining Japanese troops were surrounded and annihilated. However, if the Yue army retreats at that time, Commander Wang Nanhu can only fight a defeat battle for the Yue army? Li Qing introduced.

(To be continued)